Facilities Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for facilities managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $116,890 ≈ $56/hr
National median salary $106,660
Total employment 156,180 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 13,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 151,400 → 157,100 (+5,700)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$143,770
- New York$143,630
- Delaware$139,400
- Massachusetts$131,200
- Colorado$131,060
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Vermont$92,060
- West Virginia$97,850
- Mississippi$99,260
- Montana$99,820
- Oklahoma$101,280
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $143,770 | $139,990 | $69 | +23% | 2,790 |
| 2 | New York | $143,630 | $131,350 | $69 | +22.9% | 9,580 |
| 3 | Delaware | $139,400 | $129,260 | $67 | +19.3% | 240 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $131,200 | $124,100 | $63 | +12.2% | 6,070 |
| 5 | Colorado | $131,060 | $122,510 | $63 | +12.1% | 2,150 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $130,980 | $124,110 | $63 | +12.1% | 5,690 |
| 7 | California | $127,420 | $118,620 | $61 | +9% | 20,550 |
| 8 | Alabama | $126,100 | $121,010 | $61 | +7.9% | 940 |
| 9 | Virginia | $125,760 | $116,540 | $60 | +7.6% | 2,950 |
| 10 | Georgia | $125,630 | $114,360 | $60 | +7.5% | 2,670 |
| 11 | Kansas | $125,580 | $117,270 | $60 | +7.4% | 1,080 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $122,990 | $115,770 | $59 | +5.2% | 930 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $121,350 | $108,110 | $58 | +3.8% | 390 |
| 14 | Alaska | $120,810 | $113,510 | $58 | +3.4% | 870 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $119,250 | $110,990 | $57 | +2% | 2,650 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $119,200 | $106,510 | $57 | +2% | 470 |
| 17 | Oregon | $117,760 | $110,710 | $57 | +0.7% | 1,830 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $116,290 | $109,720 | $56 | -0.5% | 3,000 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $115,940 | $108,750 | $56 | -0.8% | 760 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $115,410 | $108,130 | $55 | -1.3% | 4,810 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $114,830 | $106,730 | $55 | -1.8% | 2,580 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $113,950 | $103,940 | $55 | -2.5% | 1,750 |
| 23 | Indiana | $113,860 | $104,560 | $55 | -2.6% | 4,110 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $113,790 | $106,330 | $55 | -2.7% | 190 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $113,340 | $103,620 | $54 | -3% | 2,010 |
| 26 | Nevada | $113,120 | $101,850 | $54 | -3.2% | 1,250 |
| 27 | Illinois | $113,070 | $106,980 | $54 | -3.3% | 9,180 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $111,970 | $106,690 | $54 | -4.2% | 550 |
| 29 | Idaho | $110,460 | $99,870 | $53 | -5.5% | 610 |
| 30 | Texas | $109,930 | $99,430 | $53 | -6% | 13,140 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $109,780 | $100,720 | $53 | -6.1% | 1,070 |
| 32 | Maryland | $108,020 | $97,700 | $52 | -7.6% | 5,210 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $107,920 | $102,150 | $52 | -7.7% | 1,430 |
| 34 | Arizona | $106,070 | $99,880 | $51 | -9.3% | 3,430 |
| 35 | Missouri | $105,950 | $100,380 | $51 | -9.4% | 1,920 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $104,360 | $101,280 | $50 | -10.7% | 370 |
| 37 | Michigan | $104,030 | $98,150 | $50 | -11% | 4,920 |
| 38 | Florida | $103,890 | $98,780 | $50 | -11.1% | 8,620 |
| 39 | Utah | $103,860 | $99,320 | $50 | -11.1% | 1,770 |
| 40 | Maine | $103,320 | $98,310 | $50 | -11.6% | 670 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $102,760 | $97,120 | $49 | -12.1% | 1,160 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $102,290 | $89,810 | $49 | -12.5% | 880 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $102,230 | $95,290 | $49 | -12.5% | 6,870 |
| 44 | Ohio | $101,900 | $97,740 | $49 | -12.8% | 6,030 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $101,610 | $92,040 | $49 | -13.1% | 270 |
| 46 | Iowa | $101,380 | $99,010 | $49 | -13.3% | 2,340 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $101,280 | $90,390 | $49 | -13.4% | 1,040 |
| 48 | Montana | $99,820 | $96,100 | $48 | -14.6% | 340 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $99,260 | $93,640 | $48 | -15.1% | 930 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $97,850 | $95,050 | $47 | -16.3% | 610 |
| 51 | Vermont | $92,060 | $88,710 | $44 | -21.2% | 500 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 479 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $157,120 | $157,670 | 90 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $149,490 | $149,830 | 1,830 |
| 3 | Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $147,710 | $147,440 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $145,000 | $156,550 | 1,460 |
| 5 | Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $140,000 | $132,080 | 30 |
| 6 | Idaho Falls, ID | $139,180 | $140,130 | 140 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,230 | $147,050 | 3,100 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,010 | $146,900 | 10,210 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $133,620 | $142,030 | 40 |
| 10 | Bellingham, WA | $132,870 | $133,790 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing facilities managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $211,660 | $199,360 | 310 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $211,660 | $199,360 | 310 |
| 3 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $200,600 | $173,480 | 260 |
| 4 | Pipeline Transportation | $176,890 | $178,030 | 60 |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $175,390 | $175,930 | 180 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $172,780 | $176,800 | 30 |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $170,980 | $174,230 | 290 |
| 8 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $169,260 | $173,280 | 370 |
| 9 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, State Government Owned | $166,930 | $169,390 | 50 |
| 10 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers | $164,990 | $177,300 | 220 |
| 11 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $162,210 | $165,810 | 3,120 |
| 12 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $161,220 | $164,980 | 3,170 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do facilities managers make in the U.S.?
The median facilities managers salary in the United States is $106,660 per year (mean $116,890), and about 80% earn between $64,480 and $176,120.
How much do facilities managers make per hour?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $116,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays facilities managers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for facilities managers at $143,770 per year (median $139,990).
What is the job outlook for facilities managers?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 13,200 openings per year.
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